Quality Manager

Placon Corporation•Plymouth, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We're looking for an experienced Quality Manager at our Plymouth, MN location who is passionate about building strong quality systems, leading high‑performing teams, and ensuring compliance across a dynamic manufacturing environment. If you enjoy developing people, improving processes, and driving quality excellence, this role gives you the platform to make a real impact.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Industrial Technology, or related technical field
3+ years of experience in quality engineering or process engineering in manufacturing
2+ years of formal experience with ISO and GMP certification standards
Strong knowledge of statistical tools, SPC, process control, and quality improvement methods
Experience with Microsoft Office, ERP systems (Oracle preferred), and SPC software
Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work effectively at all organizational levels
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities, complex projects, and cross‑functional initiatives
Ability to work in both office and production environments
Strong reasoning, analysis, and engineering problem‑solving skills
Ability to handle conflict professionally and uphold The Placon Way

Nice To Haves

Experience in plastics or packaging manufacturing is a plus
Active involvement in professional quality organizations (e.g., ASQ) is preferred

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a team of Quality Engineers, Specialists, and Technicians
Oversee ISO, SQF, GMP, and IMS compliance and maintain site certification status
Manage internal audits, product safety audits, and all third‑party, regulatory, and customer audits
Partner with departments across the company to ensure documentation, training, and procedures meet corporate quality standards
Support New Product Development (NPD) through specifications, PFMEA/DFMEA, DOE, validation (IQ‑OQ‑PQ), and measurement methods
Direct the creation and execution of process control plans, SPC, capability studies, and inspection methods
Lead root cause analysis, corrective/preventive actions, and customer incident investigations
Develop and deliver training on statistical tools, problem solving, and quality systems
Oversee supplier quality performance, including audits and material quality monitoring
Implement and maintain systems for calibration, GR&R, product recall readiness, and process verification